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List of COBSE Member school education boards and Councils in India
school education boards and Councils Listed by COBSE
The Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) maintains a reference list of school education boards and councils recognised by COBSE.
72
Total Boards and Councils Listed
28
States and UTs Covered
5
International Boards
100%
COBSE-Reviewed List
Why You Should Verify an Education Board: With the proliferation of unrecognised and fraudulent school education boards, verifying the authenticity of your child's school board is critical. This comprehensive list includes all legitimate
boards recognised by COBSE. Acceptance of qualifications depends on the applicable eligibility rules and the requirements of the relevant institution or authority.
Understanding school education boards and Their Recognition
school education boards and councils in India serve as regulatory authorities responsible for:
- Developing and implementing standardized curriculum frameworks
- Conducting fair and transparent secondary and senior secondary examinations
- Issuing valid certificates recognised by universities and employment agencies
- Granting official recognition and affiliation to educational institutions
- Ensuring quality standards and educational excellence across member schools
- Maintaining academic integrity and preventing educational fraud
COBSE acts as the umbrella Organisation coordinating between these boards, facilitating standardization, and ensuring that all member boards maintain high educational standards mandated by the Government of India.
List of Recognised school education boards and Councils in India
Find the school education boards and councils included in this COBSE reference list. If you are checking a board before school admission, certificate submission, or further studies, confirm the board's current status with the relevant official authority.
The acceptance of a qualification may depend on the institution, examination, course, and applicable eligibility requirements. Contact the relevant authority if you need confirmation for a specific purpose.
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S. No. |
Name of Board/ Council |
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1 |
CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, NEW DELHI |
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2 |
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OPEN SCHOOLING, NEW DELHI |
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3 |
COUNCIL FOR THE INDIAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS, NEW DELHI |
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4 |
BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, ANDHRA PRADESH |
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5 |
BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, ANDHRA PRADESH |
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6 |
A.P. OPEN SCHOOL SOCIETY, ANDHRA PRADESH |
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7 |
ASSAM HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION COUNCIL, ASSAM |
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8 |
BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, ASSAM |
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9 |
BIHAR SCHOOL EXAMINATION BOARD, BIHAR |
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10 |
BIHAR BOARD OF OPEN SCHOOLING AND EXAMINATION (BBOSE), BIHAR |
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11 |
CHHATTISGARH BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, CHHATTISGARH |
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12 |
CHHATISGARH STATE OPEN SCHOOL, CHHATISGARH |
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13 |
GOA BOARD OF SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, GOA |
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14 |
GUJARAT SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION BOARD, GUJARAT |
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15 |
BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, HARYANA |
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16 |
H. P. BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, HIMACHAL PRADESH |
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17 |
THE J and K STATE BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, JAMMU |
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18 |
JHARKHAND ACADEMIC COUNCIL,RANCHI |
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19 |
GOVT. OF KARNATAKA DEPT. OF PRE-UNIVERSITY EDUCATION, KARNATAKA |
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20 |
KARNATAKA SECONDARY EDUCATION, EXAMINATION BOARD, KARNATAKA |
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21 |
KERALA BOARD OF PUBLIC EXAMINATION, KERALA |
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22 |
KERALA BOARD OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, KERALA |
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23 |
BOARD OF VOCATIONAL HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, KERALA |
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24 |
MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, MAHARASHTRA |
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25 |
BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, MADHYA PRADESH |
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26 |
M. P. STATE OPEN SCHOOL EDUCATION BOARD, MADHYA PRADESH |
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27 |
BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, MANIPUR |
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28 |
COUNCIL OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, MANIPUR |
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29 |
MEGHALAYA BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, MEGHALAYA |
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30 |
MIZORAM BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, MIZORAM |
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31 |
NAGALAND BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, NAGALAND |
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32 |
BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, ODISHA |
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33 |
COUNCIL OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, ODISHA |
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34 |
PUNJAB SCHOOL EDUCATION BOARD, PUNJAB |
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35 |
BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, RAJASTHAN |
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36 |
RAJASTHAN STATE OPEN SCHOOL, RAJASTHAN |
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37 |
STATE BOARD OF SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS (SEC.) & BOARD OF HIGHER SECONDARY, TAMIL NADU |
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38 |
BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, TELANGANA STATE |
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39 |
TELANGANA STATE BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, TELANGANA |
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40 |
TELANGANA OPEN SCHOOL SOCIETY, TELANGANA |
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41 |
TRIPURA BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, TRIPURA |
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42 |
U.P. BOARD OF HIGH SCHOOL and INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, UTTAR PRADESH |
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43 |
BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, UTTARAKHAND |
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44 |
WEST BENGAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, WEST BENGAL |
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45 |
WEST BENGAL COUNCIL OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, WEST BENGAL |
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46 |
THE WEST BENGAL COUNCIL OF RABINDRA OPEN SCHOOLING, WEST BENGAL |
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47 |
WEST BENGAL STATE COUNCIL OF TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION and SKILL DEVELOPMENT, WEST BENGAL |
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48 |
MAHARISHI PATANJALI SANSKRIT SANSTHAN, NEW DELHI |
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49 |
URDU EDUCATION BOARD, NEW DELHI |
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50 |
BIHAR SANSKRIT SHIKSHA BOARD, BIHAR |
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51 |
U.P. BOARD OF SEC. SANSKRIT EDUCATION SANSKRIT BHAWAN, UTTAR PRADESH |
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52 |
ASSAM SANSKRIT BOARD, ASSAM |
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53 |
JAMIA MILIA ISLAMIA, NEW DELHI |
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54 |
UTTARAKHAND SANSKRIT SHIKSHA PARISHAD, UTTARAKHAND |
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55 |
STATE MADRASSA EDUCATION BOARD, ASSAM |
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56 |
BIHAR STATE MADRASA EDUCATION BOARD, BIHAR |
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57 |
WEST BENGAL BOARD OF MADRASAH EDUCATION, WEST BENGAL |
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58 |
CHHATTISGARH MADRASA BOARD, CHHATTISGARH |
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59 |
UTTARAKHAND MADRASA EDUCATION BOARD, UTTARAKHAND |
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60 |
ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY BOARD OF SECONDARY and SENIOR SECONDARY EDUCATION, UTTAR PRADESH |
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61 |
INDIAN COUNCIL FOR HINDI and SANSKRIT EDUCATION, NEW DELHI |
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62 |
DAYALBAGH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, AGRA |
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63 |
BANASTHALI VIDYAPITH P.O., RAJASTHAN |
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64 |
BHUTAN COUNCIL FOR SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS & ASSESSMENT, BHUTAN |
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65 |
CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS, UK |
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66 |
CHHATTISGARH SANSKRIT BOARD, RAIPUR |
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67 |
MAURITIUS EXAMINATION SYNDICATE, MAURITIUS |
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68 |
NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS BOARD, NEPAL |
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69 |
PEARSON EDEXCEL LTD., UK |
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70 |
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE, GENEVA |
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71 |
NORTHWEST ACCREDITATION COMMISSION (NWAC), USA |
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72 |
SAMPURNANAND SANSKRIT VISHWAVIDYALAYA, VARANASI |
These boards/councils regulate and conduct examinations, develop syllabi and curricula, recognize educational institutions, and issue education-related guidelines.
Why COBSE Recognition Matters for Your Child's Education
How to Verify an Education Board Before Admission
Enrolling with an unrecognised board may affect certificate acceptance, admissions, and employment eligibility:
- Certificates declared invalid: Universities and colleges may reject admission applications
- Employment barriers: Government jobs and reputable private employers require recognised board qualifications
- Financial loss: Years of tuition fees and educational investment wasted
- Career disruption: Students may need to repeat years of education with recognised boards
- Legal complications: Some fake boards operate illegally, putting institutions at risk
Key Benefits of COBSE-recognised Boards
- Universal Acceptance: COBSE recognition supports certificate acceptance by many universities, employers, and government institutions; confirm requirements with the specific institution.
- Quality Assurance: Standardized curriculum ensuring comprehensive educational development
- Transparent Evaluation: Fair examination systems with proper grievance redressal mechanisms
- Career Opportunities: Eligibility for competitive exams including UPSC, SSC, banking, and defense services
- International Recognition: Facilitates admissions to foreign universities and international employment
- Legal Protection: Government-backed certification with legal validity nationwide
About the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE)
Our Mission: To ensure educational excellence, maintain academic integrity, protect students from fraudulent institutions, and facilitate seamless coordination between 72 member boards operating across India and internationally.
Core Functions: Board verification and authentication, maintaining comprehensive databases of recognised institutions, publishing annual guidelines for school education boards and schools, conducting research on educational trends, advocating for quality education policies, and providing consultation services to parents, students, and institutions.
Urgent: Verify a Board Before Enrolling
With admission season approaching, thousands of parents are researching schools for their children. Don't wait until it's too late—verify your preferred school's board affiliation now. Call our dedicated helpline at 011-40541446 or email info@cobse.net.in for immediate assistance.
Last reviewed: 18 October 2026 | Official Government recognised Information
Disclaimer: This list is maintained and updated by COBSE as per Government of India guidelines. For the most current information, please contact COBSE directly or visit official board websites. Verify all information before making educational decisions.
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